For residents with pets, finding a home means thinking beyond the apartment itself, about where a dog will run, whether there’s somewhere to clean up after a muddy walk, and how close the nearest green space actually is. At Optima communities in Illinois and Arizona, those considerations are built into the design from the start, showing up in dedicated amenities, outdoor spaces, and services that make daily life with an animal more manageable.
Spaces Designed for Off-Leash Play
Dog parks are a standard feature across the portfolio, designed with the same attention given to every other shared space in the building. At Optima Lakeview, a 2,000-square-foot heated dog park on the ground floor gives dogs room to move year-round, with landscaping and seating that make it comfortable for residents too. Optima Signature offers both indoor and outdoor dog parks, useful given Chicago’s range of weather. Optima Verdana in Wilmette has a heated dog park on the ground floor. In Scottsdale, Optima Kierland includes a dog park at each tower alongside green space throughout the property, and Optima Sonoran Village features a community pet park with several acres of open space and walking paths. At Optima McDowell Mountain, the dog park sits within a community designed with open space and walkable paths throughout the grounds, with the McDowell Mountains trail network accessible nearby.
Pet Spas and Grooming
Having somewhere to clean up after a walk before heading back into the apartment is a practical detail that matters more over time than it might initially seem. Most Optima communities include an onsite pet spa for this purpose. Optima Lakeview’s includes onsite grooming services and towel service. Optima Verdana offers onsite grooming alongside dog walking, pet visits, and pet sitting, all bookable through the building’s resident services app. Optima Signature has grooming facilities alongside its dog parks. Both Optima Kierland and Optima McDowell Mountain offer pet spas across their towers.
Private Terraces
Most homes across the portfolio include private outdoor terraces, which give pets access to fresh air without requiring a trip to the lobby. At Optima Sonoran Village and Optima Kierland, and OMM every home has one. At Optima Verdana and Optima Lakeview, many terraces are paired with outdoor grills and landscaping, making them a functional part of the living space throughout the year.
Neighborhood Access
Optima Signature is close to the Chicago Riverwalk and lakefront. Optima Lakeview is near Belmont Dog Beach, one of the city’s popular off-leash areas. Optima Verdana sits within walking distance of downtown Wilmette and the North Shore trail network. In Scottsdale, Optima Sonoran Village’s walking paths connect to the surrounding neighborhood, and Optima McDowell Mountain is situated near the McDowell Mountains with access to hiking and biking trails well-suited to active dogs.
Services That Reduce Friction
At Optima Lakeview and Optima Signature, GoodVets operates as an on-site retail tenant, a practical choice for residents with animals. At Optima Sonoran Village, Optima Kierland, Optima Verdana, and Optima McDowell Mountain, dog-walking and pet-sitting services can be arranged through the building, which helps on busy days or when travel comes up.
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